How to register for domestic travel courses

NOTE: Space is limited on all travel courses and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. As a result, you may apply/register for a travel course as soon as it is posted on our website or announced by your instructor. On-line Web registration dates do not apply to travel courses.

How to apply to participate in an international travel course

Students must submit a completed application packet below in order to participate in international travel courses. Completed forms will need to be emailed to specific Instructor and Shannon Jahn in order to be considered for a travel course:

Deposits/Cancellation fees

Special Community Programs does not collect deposits in advance for Interterm courses. However, cancellation fees apply to domestic and international travel courses. In the event a student registers for a course and subsequently drops the course, a cancellation fee will be applied to the student's account. Cancellation fees are non-refundable.

Program fees

Program fees apply to all travel courses and are be applied to the tuition bill. Program fees vary by course.

Dropping a travel course

You must contact Special Community Programs directly in order to drop a course. Do not contact the Office of the Registrar to drop your course. Please keep in mind that cancellations fees are non-refundable.

Canceled courses

Travel courses may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment. This is the only instance in which a cancellation fee will be refunded. Special Community Programs reserves the right to cancel any course and cannot be held responsible for travel expenses related to a cancelled course.

Travel Information

Travel accommodations

Students are responsible for all expenses related to travel, including flight, hotel, food, etc. Students are responsible for booking their own flights. Students may stay anywhere they choose or take advantage of the accommodations arranged by Special Community Programs. For more information on accommodations, call us at 303-871-2360.

Required travel documents and waivers

Students are responsible for obtaining the proper documents required for domestic and international travel. This includes a valid state ID for domestic travel, and visas and passports for international travel. To find out what documents are necessary for your travel, U.S. citizens should contact the Department of State and international students should contact their local embassy. If traveling internationally, you will be required to turn a photocopy of your passport to Special Community Programs.

All students participating in a travel course must sign a Risk and Release Waiver prior to attending the course. This form will be made available to you by the Special Community Programs Office and your instructor(s). Students are also required to provide their health insurance information to the Special Community Programs Office. Students are responsible for any additional insurance, such as traveler’s insurance, if desired. If you have any questions regarding documents required for your participation in a travel course, call 303-871-2360.